Trailer Checklist Dave and Helen Damouth www.damouth.org as used in our trailer, 1997-2001
| Checklist - Leaving Campsite> | |||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | inside | notes | |
| Empty trash (from truck too) | |||||||
| Wash glasses and sunglasses | |||||||
| Heat water to check LP level | |||||||
| Start computer, install full battery, display route map, suspend, move to truck, plug and start GPS | |||||||
| close windows, secure venetian blinds (all up), tie back bedroom curtains | |||||||
| select CDs for trip, place in truck | |||||||
| pack lunch (3 lap towels, drink, garbage bag, lunch, cups, ice water) | |||||||
| move coffee thermos and lunch/snacks to truck | |||||||
| stow loose gear (hanging fruit basket, Dave's computer, catalytic heater, | |||||||
| install CD retainers, fold desk | |||||||
| close all doors and cabinets - verify each latch | |||||||
| switch frig to LP or DC | LP if cloudy or battery is low | ||||||
| turn off oven and stove pilots | |||||||
| turn off electric water heater | |||||||
| close roof vents | |||||||
| Tip desk chair on its back | |||||||
| Lower TV antenna | |||||||
| turn off furnace | |||||||
| verify all lights are off (check ammeter) | < .3 amps | ||||||
| put maps in truck | |||||||
| put computer CDROM case in truck | |||||||
| after dumping, flush black water tank, add water and chemical, relatch cabinet door. | |||||||
| turn off circuit breakers; verify inverter off | |||||||
| Check battery charge level | full = 0 amp hours | ||||||
| outside | |||||||
| Lower and secure solar panels | |||||||
| Dump black, then grey, water | |||||||
| close black and grey valves | |||||||
| Disconnect drain hose, replace sewer cover, replace drain cover | |||||||
| Rinse drain hose, replace in holder | |||||||
| Fill water tank if next site lacks water, otherwise partial fill | |||||||
| Disconnect water line, connect hose ends together, stow hose and regulator in BC | |||||||
| Disconnect electrical, Phone, TV hookups, store cable and adapters; Don't forget adapters! | |||||||
| Turn off hot water heater pilot | |||||||
| Check LP level when hot water is ready | |||||||
| disconnect extension hose for gas grill | |||||||
| Stow chairs, tables, gas grill, etc. | |||||||
| Stow awning | double check awning clips and knobs | ||||||
| arms fully latched; clip on both arms, tension arm latch and clips, 3 black knobs tight | |||||||
| Check tire pressure, inspect tires | 50 psi trailer and truck front, 65 psi truck rear | ||||||
| Check engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid | |||||||
| Install wide mirrors, check adjustment | |||||||
| Clean mirrors, headlamps, windshield, rear window | |||||||
| Raise stabilizer jacks, stow jack handle (rear compartment) | |||||||
| retract rear steps | |||||||
| Lower front window guard | |||||||
| Unlock wheel chock and hitch ball | |||||||
| Climb ladder- look at roof; vents closed? Loose gear? Antenna lowered? | |||||||
| Check trucktop items - all ropes tight? paddles secure? | |||||||
| CB anttenna installed? | |||||||
| Route maps ready? | |||||||
| Computer in truck, full battery, plugged in, GPS ready, | |||||||
| Put on gloves, set out hitch and load arms | |||||||
| install hitch ball on truck | |||||||
| lube ball, arm sockets, cams | |||||||
| Ready to hitch and leave | |||||||
| Record odometer reading, date, location | |||||||
| Verify CB operation with handheld | choose ch. 14 or 30 | ||||||
| Start Truck | |||||||
| move truck under trailer hitch; lower trailer onto ball | |||||||
| Latch and Lock hitch; | |||||||
| Raise trailer to verify connection | |||||||
| While raised, install load arms, stow handle | 4 links under tension, 5 hanging | ||||||
| retract jack all the way | |||||||
| connect safety chains; | |||||||
| connect breakaway lanyard | verify lanyard routing - next to ball | ||||||
| connect power cable | |||||||
| connect aux. battery cables, stow four covers in blue box | |||||||
| Check: hitch pin and clip; 2 load bar clips; hitch locked | |||||||
| Check charging level in trailer | 15 amps if battery low? | ||||||
| Remove wheel chocks, stow in BC; | |||||||
| Move trailer, stow leveling pads in BC and jack pad in truck | |||||||
| Lock all external hatches | |||||||
| Check trailer and truck lights | turn, brake, back, running | ||||||
| Final | |||||||
| Wash hands | |||||||
| Stow sink cover and soap | |||||||
| Turn off water pump | |||||||
| Verify refrigerator (choose DC or LP) | LP if cloudy or if battery low | ||||||
| Lock main door and raise steps, stow door mat | |||||||
| Walk around entire rig | |||||||
| Inspect entire campsite (trash, forgotten items) | inspect after moving onto road if practical | ||||||
| Leaving Campground | |||||||
| At office: Turn in gate pass, pay bill, check for mail and messages, leave mail, dump trash | |||||||
| Phone for reservations for tonight? | |||||||
| Check trailer brake operation | |||||||
| Monthly & before long drive | |||||||
| Check trailer tire lugs (and truck?) | |||||||
| crawl under trailer - inspect inside tire walls | |||||||
| check spare tire bolts |